Curriculum Vitae

Masanori Yamada is Associate Professor in Faculty of arts and science, School of Education, and Graduate School of Human-Environment Studies at Kyushu University. He is engaged in research and development of computer-mediated communication systems for project-based learning. He worked for NTT Comware Corporation where he was engaged in the research on the technology related to moving images from 2000 to 2003. He received M.A. and Ph.D in Human System Science from Tokyo Institute of Technology in 2005 and 2008 respectively. He was Japan Society for the Promotion of Science(JSPS) research fellow for young scientists in 2007.He is also a recipient of the outstanding young researcher award from Information Processing Society of Japan (2003), and Japan Society for Educational Technology, and best article award from the The Computer-Assisted Language Instruction Consortium (CALICO USA).

Goda, Y., Yamada, M., Matsukawa, H., Hata, K., & Yasunami, S.(2014) Conversation with a Chatbot Before an Online EFL Group Discussion and the Effects on Critical Thinking, The Journal of Information and Systems in Education, 13, 1-7, Link to this article

Yamada, M., Kitamura, S., Yamauchi, Y. (2011) The effect of recommendation accuracy by collaborative filtering in web-based English learning system with English electronic news articles, Transactions of Japanese Society for Information and Systems in Education, 200-209

Murakami, M., Yamada, M., Yamakawa, O. (2011) Practice and Evaluation Based on Social Networking Service, Transactions of Japanese Society for Information and Systems in Education, 28(3), 36-46

Yamada,M., Akahori,K. (2007) An Analysis of the relationship between presence, consciousness and performance in learner-centered communicative learning using SCMC- Experimental study, Journal of Asia TEFL,4(4), 59-91.

Yamada,M., Akahori,K. (2007) Social Presence in Synchronous CMC-based Language Learning How Does It Affect the Productive Performance and Consciousness of Learning Objectives? Computer-Assisted Language Learning, 20(1), 37-65.Link to this article* Outstanding research paper award from Graduate School of Decision Science and Technology, Tokyo Institute of Technology

Yamada,M., Akahori, K. (2007) Presenting Information to Assist Learners in Learner-Centered Communicative Language Learning Using Videoconferencing, The Journal of Information and Systems in Education,5(1), 5-16. Link to this article

Hao,H., Susono, H., and Yamada, M. (2018). Effects of Content and Language Integrated Class Design based on the First Principle of Instruction Theory: A Case Study, Proceedings of CELDA 2018, 201-208. Link to this article

Oi,M., Okubo,F., Taniguchi,Y., Yamada,M. & Konomi,S. (2017). Effects of prior knowledge of high achievers on use of e-book highlights and annotations, Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2017) , 682-687

Oi,M., Okubo,F., Taniguchi,Y., Yamada,M. & Konomi,S. (2017). Effects of prior knowledge of high achievers on use of e-book highlights and annotations, Proceedings of the 25th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2017) , accepted as short paper

Tang, F., Wang, B.,Kaneko, K., Goda, Y., Okada, Y. and Yamada.M. (2017). Design and Assessment of a Location-based Game to Support English Vocabulary Learning in University, Proceedings of SITE 2017, 468-474

Goda,Y., Yamada,M., Ishige, Y. and Handa, J.(2014). Survey on Japanese University Students’ Learning Experiences with ICT and Open Sources for International Collaboration, Proceedings of ICCE 2014, 827-829, Link to this article

Yamada, M., Goda, Y., Matsukawa, H., Hata, K., Yasunami, S. (2013) C4 (C quad): Development of the Application for Language Learning Based on Social and Cognitive Presences, In L.Bradley. & S.Thouësny(Eds.), 20 Years of EUROCALL: Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future, 258-264 Link to this article

Yamada, M., Goda, Y. Nishiyama, N (2012) Effects of Visualization of Social Interaction Based on Social Presence Theory: Formative Evaluation of a Prototype System, Proceedings of IEEE ICEELI 2012, 86-90

Yamada, M., Goda, Y. (2012) How do Technologies Contribute to the Enhancement of Social Presence? :Effects of Visualization of Social Presence on Learning, Proceedings of Hawaii International Conference of Education, 189-192 Link to this article

Yamada, M., Akahori, K. (2009). The Effect of Social Presence on Language Learning: A Comparison between Face-to-Face Conversation and Videoconferencing,Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2009, 711-720Link to this article

Yamada, M., Goda, Y. , Saito, Y. , Mochizuki, T. , Matsuda, T. (2009) The Development of Mentoring Support System Based on Self-Regulated Learning Theory: Concept and Design, Proceedings of SITE 2009, 3039-3043Link to this article

Yamada,M., Saito,Y., Horiuchi,Y., Gondo,T., Tamaki,K. (2007) Relationship between Learning Consciousness and Performance in Blended and Online Learning with and without CMC-based Learner-Centered Communication, Proceedings of SITE 2007, 566-568.Link to this article

Yamada,M., Akahori,K. (2006) Do Image and Voice in Synchronous CMC Help to Raise Consciousness of Learning Objectives? From the Perspectives of Social Presence and Learning Context, Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2006,468-475.

Yamada,M., Akahori,K. (2004) The Development and Evaluation of a Video Conference System for language learning,Proceedings of ICCE2004,2059-2068

Grants

2019-2021, Development and evaluation of the learning analytics platform for the interaction enhancement drives the cycle between individual and collaborative learning, JSPS Grant-in-aid for Scientific Research B (USD 120278 JPY 13,200,000 EUR 107433)

2018-, Evidence-based Tailored education, Strategic Innovation Promotion Program “Cyber environment platform using bigdata and AI”, sponsored by The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) and Cabinet office as co-researcher https://www.nedo.go.jp/news/press/AA5_101045.html

2016-2018 Development and Evaluation of Project-Based Learning Support System Based on Social Shared Regulated Learning Theory, Grant-in-aid for Scientific Research B (USD 120,909 JPY 13,300,000 EUR 109,016)

2015-2017 Development and Evaluation of Learning Game for informal learning setting, Grant-in-aid for Challenging Exploratory Research (USD 25,349 JPY 2,800,000 EUR 22,601)

2015-2017 Development and Evaluation of “Self-Regulator” system, Grant-in-aid for Scientific Research B (USD 113,636 JPY 12,500,000 EUR 102,459) as co-researcher

2014-2016 Research and Development of Big-data Application for Education, Fundamental Research of Social Big data by National Institute of Information and Communication Technology (USD 254,237 JPY 300,000,000 EUR 209,790) as co-researcher

2014-2017 Research about knowledge awareness lens for the support of ubiquitous collaborative learning, Grant-in-aid for Challenging Exploratory Research (USD 30,847 JPY 3,640,000 EUR 25,454) as co-researcher

2014-2017 Development and Evaluation of Learning Support System for Educational Librarian, Grant-in-aid for Scientific Research B (USD 90,678 JPY 10,700,000 EUR 74,825) as collaborative research with Kumamoto University, and Shizuoka University

2014-2017 Development and Evaluation of Collaborative flipped learning support system using open educational resources for language learning, Grant-in-aid for Scientific Research B (USD 106,779 JPY 12,600,000 EUR 88,112) as collaborative research with Kumamoto University, Otemae University, and Osaka University

2014-2017 Development and Evaluation of CSCL system for international education using facilitation model, Grant-in-aid for Scientific Research B (USD 103,389 JPY 12,200,000 EUR 85,314) as collaborative research with Kumamoto University, Otemae University

2013-2016 Development and Evaluation of PBL support system based on modified Community of Inquiry framework, Grant-in-aid for Young Scientists A (USD 99,574 EUR 74,880 JPY 9,360,000)

2012-2015 Development and evaluation of learning support system for the acquirement of self-regulated learning skills and reduction of mentoring working load, Grant-in-aid for Scientific Research B (USD 177,778 EUR 135,849 JPY 14,400,000) as collaborative research with Aoyama Gakuin University, Shimane University, Kumamoto University, Open University of Japan

2011-2014: Development and evaluation of informal learning support system for foreign language learning based on learning style and social support behavior, Grant-in-aid for Scientific Research B (USD 166,531 EUR 114,904 JPY 14,000,000) as collaborative research with Kumamoto University, Osaka University, and Otemae University)

2010-2013: SPchat project: development and evaluation of project-based learning support system based on social and cognitive presences, Grant-in-aid for Young Scientists B(USD 38,742 EUR 26,731 JPY 3,257,000)

2009-2011: IDO project: development and evaluation of English learning system with collaborative filtering for the acquisition of self-regulated learning skill, Grant-in-aid for Scientific Research B(USD 177,237 EUR 122,291 JPY 14,900,000) as collaborative research with The University of Tokyo, Osaka University

2009-2011: Development and evaluation of e-mentor support system for the promotion of learners’ self-regulated learning skill, Grant-in-aid for Scientific Research B(USD 174,858 EUR 120,650 JPY 14,700,000) as collaborative research with Aoyama Gakuin University, Yamagata University, Kumamoto University, and The Open University of Japan

2008-2010: Development and evaluation of foreign language communication learning system base on social and cognitive presences, Grant-in-aid for Young Researcher (USD 29,737 EUR 20,518 JPY 2,500,000)

2007: Design of distance learning system for the acquisition of English communication skill, Grant-in-aid for Young Researcher (USD 7137 EUR 4,924 JPY 600,000)

2009: ICT research and investigation committee, Japan Association of College English Teachers (JACET)

2008-2009: Research planning committiee, Japan Association of College English Teachers

2008-2010: Committee member of SNS and new technology group, Japan Society for Information and Systems in Education(JSiSE)

2008-2009: “Conomi+(plus)” project, Benesse Corporation. This project focuses on learner’s learning context such as ability and curiosity. We developed LMS with Collaborative Filtering for material distribution. This system recommends suitable material for learners, based on learner’s curiosity and ability. We will evaluate this system in 2009.

2006-2008: “Narikiri English!” project, Benesse Corporation. This project aims to develop and evaluate mobile-based language learning tools for businesspeople. We analyzed their task using English, designed curriculum and learning materials. These materials work on mobile phone, which is useful for business people to make a time to learn.

2003-2005: The promotion of ICT education project, The ministry of Education, culture, sports, science and technology(MEXT) . This project aims to promote the technology-enhanced education, using online information-sharing tool.

2015 Keynote speaker, The Role of Social Presence for Quality Interaction in Social Media, Social Media for All 2015 – 21st International Education and Technology Conference

2011 Invited lecture “CSCL design for the promotion of learner’s motivation: from the viewpoint of social presence” on International symposium titled “ICT + Autonomous learning + Motivation” at Hokkaido University

2009 Invited lecture “Background theories of learning system” on research conference of language learning at Kanazawa university

2008 Invited lecture “Development and evaluation of digital materials for English listening learning: importance of learner’s context” on symposium “Discussing development of digital learning material for higher education” at Kyoto university of foreign studies

Doctoral Adviser

Dr. Kanji Akahori, Professor of Hakuho University, and Tokyo Institute of Technology, and the President of Japan Society of Educational Technology(2005.6 – 2009.6)